Salinas Valley — Last month, the Monterey County District Prosecutor’s Office’s Investigation Department worked with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and other state and local agencies to carry out cannabis enforcement activities targeting unlicensed cannabis growers in South Monterey County.
“Cultivation that exceeds this limit without the required license violates both criminal and civil law and can lead to felony convictions, high fines and fees, and civil liability,” the district attorney said in a news release.
Illegal cannabis seized during enforcement measures last month was screened and tested in the laboratory and found to contain harmful pesticides and dangerous heavy metals.
Among other things, legal cannabis is screened for THC levels as well as the presence of heavy metals, pesticides and other dangerous chemicals.
“The District Attorney’s Office is working to ensure fair competitive conditions in the Monterey County licensed cannabis industry by eliminating unfair and unauthorized business practices.